Briefings
KOSPI tops 6,000 as markets reprice risk despite Iran war tensions
Foreign inflows and falling oil prices drive rally, but energy constraints and supply risks continue to shape outlook
April 16, 2026
South Korea’s research sector grows, but structural limits persist
Government data shows rising revenue and firms, but talent shortages and weak scale constrain innovation capacity
April 15, 2026
South Korea and Poland upgrade ties as defense, industrial links deepen
Leaders elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in arms deals and supply chain cooperation
April 14, 2026
South Korea braces for prolonged disruption after US-Iran talks fail
Seoul keeps emergency measures in place, warning energy, logistics recovery will lag even if diplomacy resumes
April 13, 2026
South Korea urges regional coordination as Middle East war drives energy risks
Seoul outlines price controls and 26.2 trillion won budget as ASEAN+3 officials warn of rising downside pressures
April 10, 2026
South Korea backs Hormuz reopening as ceasefire masks deeper risks
Seoul welcomes US-Iran truce and calls for free navigation, even as Tehran signals controlled access to key strait
April 9, 2026
Chip profits rise as supply shocks squeeze South Korea’s broader economy
Samsung and LG post strong results, but rising costs and supply disruption point to mounting pressure across chip sector
April 8, 2026
US tightens Section 232 tariffs, reshaping South Korea’s export exposure
New system simplifies compliance but expands enforcement scope, creating uneven sectoral impacts for Korean firms
April 7, 2026
South Korea restarts Kori-2, advancing nuclear reactor life-extension push
Kori-2 returns to service after upgrade, marking first execution of aging reactor extension pipeline through 2030
April 6, 2026
South Korea secures 50 million barrels as oil shock forces demand cuts
Seoul leans on reserves, lower utilization and global sourcing to manage shortfall after Hormuz disruption
April 3, 2026
